It only takes one person to change what comes next 

Every morning, Amariana woke up with dread.

Going to school made her anxious, frustrated, and angry. She struggled academically, and bullying left her feeling isolated from her peers. Learning became harder, she fell further behind, and she started to believe that maybe she just wasn’t someone who could succeed in school.

Finally, Amariana was referred to the School at Northeast. There, people saw her differently.

At Northern Rivers’ Schenectady-based school, Amariana found teachers and staff who took the time to understand her. They recognized her strengths, celebrated her progress, and helped her see that her past struggles didn't have to determine her future.

Little by little, things began to change.

Amariana woke up feeling better. She started attending school every day, participating in class and celebrating successes. She met with her school-based behavioral health team weekly. And most importantly, she began believing in herself.

Changing a life might start with one person, but it doesn’t stop there.

A teacher helps a student discover what they're capable of. That feeling of success inspires the student to achieve in other classes. That young person who once couldn't imagine graduating can begin thinking about what comes next, and how they can aim even higher.

And there's one more person in Amariana's story.

You.

Your generosity helps make moments like these possible every day at Northern Rivers.

Please make a gift today so that young people like Amariana have the support, opportunities, and people in their corner they need to build a brighter future.

Because one relationship can create hope. One person can change what comes next.

Never underestimate what one person can do. Today, that one person can be you.

Proceeds to benefit Northern Rivers Family of Services. A copy of Northern Rivers’ latest financial report may be obtained, or requested, by contacting Northern Rivers Family of Services, 60 Academy Rd, Albany, NY 12208, or the from the NYS Attorney General’s Charity Bureau, 120 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10271.